Section43
The Code on Wages, 2019

Responsibility for payment of various dues

In force Act 29 of 2019 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 29 of 2019 Ministry Labour and Employment Enacted 08 Aug 2019

Section 43 of the Code on Wages, 2019 deals with responsibility for payment of various dues. Every employer shall pay all amounts required to be paid under this Code to every employee employed by him: Provided that where such employer fails to make such payment in accordance with this Code, then, the company or firm or association or any other person who is the proprietor of the establishme The Act was enacted on 08 Aug 2019.

Every employer shall pay all amounts required to be paid under this Code to every employee employed by him:

Provided that where such employer fails to make such payment in accordance with this Code, then, the company or firm or association or any other person who is the proprietor of the establishment, in which the employee is employed, shall be responsible for such payment.

Explanation.--For the purposes of this section the expression "firm" shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (9 of 1932).

Section 43, The Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019).

Questions about Section 43

What does Section 43 of the Code on Wages deal with?

Section 43 of the Code on Wages is headed "Responsibility for payment of various dues". Every employer shall pay all amounts required to be paid under this Code to every employee employed by him: Provided that where such employer fails to make such payment in accordance with this Code, then, the company or firm or association or any other person who is the proprietor of the establishme

How do I find court cases under Section 43 of the Code on Wages?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Code on Wages 2019 43, section 43 Code on Wages 2019, section 43 of the Code on Wages. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was Section 43 of the Code on Wages enacted?

Section 43 of the Code on Wages, cited as Code on Wages 2019 43, was enacted on 08 Aug 2019 as Act 29 of 2019. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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